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Empusa

demonic earth Greek single tradition · 1

Empusa is a female demon from Greek mythology that waylays travelers and seduces and kills men. She is a predatory spirit that uses seduction as a means to destroy male victims.

When

First attested
500 BCE
Attested period
-500 – 2020
Historical notes
Documented in classical Greek literature and mythology.

Relationships

co occurs with
Enenra, Engkanto, Enkō, Epimeliad, Er Gui, Erinyes, Erlking, Eurynomos, Etiäinen, Ežerinis, Eagle Spirit, Echidna, Edimmu, Egbere, Eikthyrnir, Einherjar, Ekek, Elbow Witch, Eldjötnar, Surtr, 'Elepaio, Elf, Eloko, Emere, each-uisge, Encantado (mythology)

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Mentioned by

Sources

wikipedia (1)
  1. List of legendary creatures (E)

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